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CARRERA COUNSELING SERVICES CLINICIANS

Helping Clients Maintain Mental Wellness

Carrera Counseling Services, PLLC in The Woodlands, TX is a reliable counseling center that welcomes everyone seeking personal or spiritual growth. We offer professional help in navigating various life transitions, including coping with anxiety, grief or overwhelming stress and dealing with trauma or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Browse through this page to learn more about our team.

Priscilla Carrera

About Our Licensed Therapists

Priscilla Carrera, MA/EdS, LPC

Priscilla is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and owner of Carrera Counseling Services, PLLC. She was born and raised in the Houston area but moved to Lubbock to obtain a Bachelor’s degree (BA) in Psychology from Texas Tech University. During her time in Lubbock, she worked with children and adolescents whose parents suffered from addictions and provided drug prevention education to community schools and juvenile detention programs. She then moved to New Jersey to obtain her Master’s degree (MA) and Education Specialist degree (EdS) from Seton Hall University. While in New Jersey, she gained experience working in a variety of settings that included a therapeutic nursery, an inpatient psychiatric unit, and a community mental health agency that provided outpatient counseling services and in-school services. She also gained valuable experience doing crisis work and case management with Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (formerly known as the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey).

Priscilla moved to Ft. Bragg, North Carolina in 2012 and became an Employee Assistance Program counselor for the local hospital system. There, she worked with health care employees, such as nurses and paramedics, as they navigated through work-related stressors. After having two children, she chose to move to private practice, which would allow for a better work-life balance. While in private practice in the Ft. Bragg area, she gained experience working with active duty military families and veterans, which led to her  interest in working with trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Priscilla is very passionate about helping people who have been negatively impacted by distressing events and she truly believes that, with a willingness to reflect on self and a desire to get better, healing can happen.

 
Priscilla moved back to the Houston area in 2017 and, since then, her practice has expanded to different forms of trauma and diagnoses. She works with people who are recovering from traumatic events but also works with people who may not meet diagnostic criteria but want some help navigating current life stressors. Priscilla tailors her approach to the individual needs of each client but she generally utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which is an intervention that helps the brain resume it's natural healing process that is sometimes blocked when experiencing distressing events.

Priscilla is Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) trained through ICISF and can assist in first responder peer support incident responses. She is also in the 18 month process of obtaining sex therapy certification through the Sexual Health Alliance. SeeExternal link opens in new tab or window here to read more about what sex therapists treat.

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Priscilla Is in Network With

Aetna | Tricare | United Healthcare

Out-of-Network/Self-Pay Rate: $175 per session

Email: priscilla@carreracounseling.com
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Patient Hours (Virtual or in person)

Monday - Thursday: 7:00am – 1:00pm

 

David Christopher Estes, LPC


David Christopher Estes
Chris has more than 20 years of experience, knowledge, and wisdom as a licensed mental health provider, educator, and researcher. He has worked with a wide range of adult and adolescent clients, and has expertise with many client issues and therapy models. Research consistently demonstrates that the most important factor in the success of psychotherapy is the strength of relationship between the patient and the therapist. Chris will work to support an environment of mutual respect, trust, and honesty. It is his belief that therapy works best when there is openness, sincerity, and compassion. Chris practices from a trauma-informed care model that seeks to avoid exploitation or revictimization.
 
In much of his career, Chris has worked alongside other medical professionals, such as psychiatrists and primary care providers. He believes in a holistic approach – Mental Health is Health – and can guide clients in seeking, understanding, and communicating with their health care providers. While he does not prescribe medications, Chris is well-educated in pharmacotherapy (using medications to assist with psychiatric concerns) and can assist clients in navigating the intersection between physical health and mental health.
 
Chris welcomes all adults and adolescents aged 13 and above. Some common issues he helps with include: depression, anxiety, abuse/trauma, stress (including PTSD), grief/loss, relationship issues, chronic illness, and crisis management.
 
Chris has a special connection with the following populations:
 

Healthcare Professionals / First Responders

He has worked in and around law enforcement for 30 years. Chris began a career as a peace officer after completing his undergraduate degree. Although he left fulltime law enforcement and pursued graduate education, he remained close by volunteering in reserve work and special projects. Chris continues to work within the 911 system in Harris County, TX riding with a peace officer partner and responding to 911 calls with mental health components. He regularly teams with law enforcement, psychiatrists, emergency physicians, trauma nurses, paramedics, and EMTs to provide emergent care to patients in psychiatric crises. He knows firsthand the unique stressors of working as a first responder and the toll it takes personally and relationally.
 

Victims of Spiritual Abuse, Religious Trauma, and “Ex-vangelicals”

Spirituality is at the core of the human experience. Chris was raised in a fundamentalist evangelical religion and like many people today, he experienced a spiritual crisis that led him to deconstruct his faith. Having degrees in theology and psychology, he had many tools that most do not. The education did not, of course, spare him the full weight of the emotional turmoil that followed, as he struggled with sometimes overwhelming feelings of fear, loss, anger, resentment, guilt, and despondency. For a time, Chris felt completely lost.
 
He believes his knowledge did allow him to reconstruct a spirituality that favored a reasoned, compassionate, and informed theology. He discovered that he could have a healthy faith that looked different on the surface from his upbringing but that brought back the deep and meaningful spirituality that he had lost during his crisis. It is vital to note, however, that Chris does not “evangelize” or seek to “convert” clients – which is exploitative and a violation of ethical codes of conduct. Rather, he seeks to support each person through the crisis of faith and the powerful emotions that follow, into their own process of deconstruction and into reconstruction that supports mental and emotional wellness. He approaches as a fellow traveler on a spiritual journey, knowledgeable of both the healthy and unhealthy aspects of the Judeo-Christian religious tradition.

David Is in Network With:

Aetna, United Healthcare

Out-of-Network/Self-Pay Rate: $175 per session


Email: External link opens in new tab or windowcestes.txlpc@gmail.com
Phone: External link opens in new tab or window832-694-0234

Patient Hours (Virtual or in person)

Monday: 9am-5pm
Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
Thursday: 9am - 5pm
Friday: Admin day

Ashley Brockman, LPC Associate supervised by Cyndi Doyle, LPC-S


Ashley Stakes
Ashley is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate supervised by Cyndi Doyle LPC-S. She received her Bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University and her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Sam Houston State University. Prior to entering into the counseling field she worked as a 911 paramedic in the north Houston area and still maintains her paramedic license. During her time as a paramedic she saw the unique needs of the first responder community and is now dedicated to tending to the mental health and wellness that is essential to success in the field. Ashley has experience with Veterans, first responders, and those recovering from addiction, but her main specialization is in complex trauma. She utilizes many different techniques to help her clients reach their goals, but all are centered around increasing self-awareness and empowering her clients with skills and techniques to live a more full life free from the constraints that trauma places on them. Her primary focus is creating a safe environment for her clients to heal through the therapeutic relationship. Ashley is accepting individuals and couples.

Out-of-Network/Self-Pay Rate: $150 per session

In network with: Aetna

Email: astakes.lpc@gmail.com
Phone: External link opens in new tab or window281-940-4822

Patient Hours (Virtual or in person)

Tuesdays: 9:00am-2:00pm
Wednesdays: 8:00am-4:00pm
Thursdays: 9:00am-2:00pm
Fridays: 10:00am-1:00pm

Caroline Cameron, LPC Associate, NCC supervised by Julia Hollenbeck, LPC-S


Caroline Cameron
Caroline is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate and a National Certified Counselor. She is supervised by Julia Hollenbeck, LPC-S. Caroline earned her MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Sam Houston State University, and a BA from UCLA. She is a member of the American Counseling Association.

Having lived across the U.S. and abroad, Caroline's diverse life experiences have given her firsthand exposure to many of the issues people face. She is passionate about building relationships and helping clients strengthen their self-esteem, manage stress, learn healthy coping skills, and develop positive relationships. Her experience is with people of all ages and many different cultural backgrounds, and includes counseling for anxiety, depression, Panic Disorder, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, low self-esteem, relationship conflict, women's issues, parenting challenges, life transitions, grief, serious illness, and trauma. In addition, Caroline spent over 20 years volunteering with children and youth in a variety of settings, most recently as a Guardian ad Litem for Child Advocates of Montgomery County.

Her highest priority is developing a collaborative alliance with her clients that emphasizes encouragement and support. Caroline employs a variety of techniques to tailor treatment to each individual.

Caroline is now accepting children and adolescents aged 8-17, and women of all ages.

Self-Pay Rate: $150 per session

Patient Hours (Virtual or in person)

Tuesdays: 1:00-7:00pm
Wednesdays: 1:00-7:00pm
Thursdays: 1:00-6:00pm
1st & 3rd Saturdays: 1:00-4:00pm

Cody Mason, LMFT Associate supervised by Jesse Stanley, LMFT-S


Cody Mason

Cody R. Mason, MA, LMFT Associate #205982
Supervised by Jesse Stanley, LMFT-S #203691


Cody Mason is a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate with a background in law enforcement, specializing in therapy for first responders and their families. With nearly a decade of experience as a police officer, Cody brings a deep, personal understanding of the unique challenges faced by those who serve — from chronic stress and trauma exposure to the impact on relationships and family life.


Cody’s approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in evidence-based practices, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. He works with individuals, couples, and families, helping them build resilience, process difficult experiences, and reconnect with their core values.


He holds a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Massachusetts Global and is certified in Crisis Response and Critical Incident Stress Management through the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation. During his law enforcement career, he served on Domestic Violence Response Teams, Peer Support Teams, and Sexual Assault Response Teams — experiences that continue to inform his trauma-informed clinical work.


Cody currently sees clients both in person and virtually through Carrera Counseling in The Woodlands, TX. He is passionate about creating a space where first responders and their loved ones can speak openly, be heard, and heal.

Self-Pay Rate: $150 (negotiable in some cases)


Email: External link opens in new tab or windowmasonmentalhealth@gmail.com

Phone: External link opens in new tab or window281-222-6247

Patient Hours:

Monday (in person or virtual): 12pm-10pm

Tuesdays/Thursdays (virtual only): 12pm-10pm

Wednesdays (virtual only): 12pm - 5pm

Fridays (virtual or in person): 12pm-10pm

Saturdays (virtual or in person): 2pm-10pm

Sundays (virtual only): 12pm-10pm



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Carrera Counseling Services, PLLC

10210 Grogans Mill Rd, Suites 145 and 150
The Woodlands, TX 77380


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Monday through Thursday 7:30am-8:00pm,
Fridays 10:00am-2:00pm.
Saturdays 10:00am-2:00pm

Sundays: CLOSED

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